The innovative, clean water alternative to messy slow release feeders. Plaster-free, gel-based feeders won't cloud aquarium water or foul water parameters since the feeder won't disintegrate on its own. If the block isn't fully consumed when you return from vacation, leave it in your aquarium for your fish to encourage natural foraging behavior. For freshwater aquariums.

TetraWeekend 5-day Gel Feeders are 0.85 oz each.

TetraVacation 14-day Gel Feeders are 1.06 oz each.

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Feeding Guide: Remove foil seal, drop feeding block(s) into the aquarium. See chart below for number of blocks recommended.

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Tetra Gel Feeder Block TetraWeekend 5-day Gel Feeders 2-pk
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Works great !
Food stays together and lasts long.Would recommend !
February 5, 2014

Tetra Gel Feeder block - a great alternative to automatic feeders
The Tetra Gel feeder block is a great alternative to using an automatic feeder if you don't have the time or want the hassle of setting one up before you go on vacation. It also depends on how long you are gone for, how big your fish is and how greedy he is. My old goldfish Gizmo ate one half block in one gulp!! My two baby goldfish loved it and ate the whole block after we left on vacation this Christmas for 5 days.
The water remained clean and there was no messy residue or foul smell in the water. I understand some people have complained of all three things but perhaps they may have got an expired product. I have never had any such problems in the past or now so I am happy that this product is in the market. The gel blocks are way better than the white plaster ones as those do cloud water and I don't believe the fish are getting enough food from those small blocks.
If I was going away for more than 5 days then yes, I would put on the automatic feeder instead, like we did in September when we went away on vacation for 3 weeks.
I hope this review is helpful to some as it was to me. Thanks for reading and happy shopping! Dr's Foster and Smith is my all time favourite online fish store. Not only are their prices reasonable but their service is excellent and the variety of products they carry are amazing.
January 22, 2014

This product works as advertised
I have used this feeder a number of times without any problems. The fish do like to feed from the blocks.
December 5, 2012

LOVE THESE!
I use these to feed my plecos when I'm not around to give them fresh veggies. They don't break down without help from the fish and don't foul the water like some veggie tablets I've used. They make my "away" weekends worry free!
January 16, 2012

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I have a divided tank with Bettas and Zebra Danios. I'll be going on vacation, and I'm not thrilled about the thought of just letting them fast for a week, as some folks have suggested. Would this product be safe for them? Would they likely eat it, as they usually prefer to eat foods floating on the surface?

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You could try feeding them these Tetra blocks before you go away on vacation as a test. Cut up a block into quarters or halfs and leave them in the bottom respective areas. Though I have never tried the gel feeder block for my Beta, I have given him the white plaster blocks and he has eaten it. I would prefer not to use the white plaster as it will cloud the water if used long term and in bigger sizes but if it's only one Beta then it should be ok. I will try the gel feeder and see for myself so I know for next time for my Beta but my goldfish love the product. It does not cloud water or leave any messy residue or make the water smell. Both my goldfish Orandas ate the whole block when we went away during Christmas for 5 days. Initially they picked at it and was curious but I am sure they figured out that it's a new form of food and probably devoured it in no time. It's a great alternative to automatic feeders but if you are going away for more than a week then I would suggest an automatic feeder or get someone to help you feed your fish but be careful who you ask to help you. My neighbor killed my other Beta when we went away for 3 weeks by overfeeding it and the water became brown sludge when I came home!

Not sure about the Danios as I have never had them so you can also try with them as a test. I am sure all fish have a great sense of smell and can figure out that it is food. It won't hurt to try so you will know for next time.

My Beta looks for food on the bottom as well as the top and he loves his pellets, frozen blood worms and peas. I feed my goldfish and Beta cooked, peeled peas in combination with pellets as their main staple diet. Peas aids in digestion and gives them an alternative to vegetables in a convenient pellet form. Both Beta and Orandas love peas and gobble them up hungrily like they haven't eaten for years! Good luck and have a great vacation!

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Thank you for your question. The Tetra Gel Feeder Block should work just fine for all of the fish in your aquarium. This is a great food to be used in freshwater aquariums when you are going to be away for a period of time.

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